Larry's Barber College-Joliet

Larry's Barber College-Joliet is a private for-profit institution offering training at the less-than-two-year level in Joliet, Illinois. Located in a large suburban setting southwest of Chicago, the school enrolls 37 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 61.67 out of 100. The institution reports a 100% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting strong student persistence in its grooming and beauty programs.

The school offers two certificate programs in the personal care field: Barbering/Barber and Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. The barbering program trains students in the core skills needed for state licensure, while the instructor program prepares experienced professionals to teach barbering, styling, and nail techniques at licensed schools. This combination allows students to build a career path from practitioner to educator.

Situated in the Joliet area of Will County, Larry's Barber College-Joliet is accessible to students from the broader Chicago suburban region. The school's small enrollment fosters an intimate training environment, and its suburban Chicago location provides graduates with access to a large and diverse metropolitan market for barbering and cosmetology careers.